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St. Andrew the First Called Georgian University of the Patriarchate of Georgia hosted the next session of the Council of Rectors. The meeting was traditionally opened by Vice Primer Minister, the Minister of Education and Science Alexander Jejelava, who discussed several important issues, including the existing challenges in the field of higher education, their solutions, importance of higher... Read More

The second annual International Conference on Vocational Education- “Professions for the Future”, within the project of Millennium Challenge Account “Vocational Education for Economic Development” was opened. The main speaker at the International Conference, Jason Gregor, the director of Pearson International Education Company of Business and Development, presented the... Read More

The coordination meeting of donors was organized by the Vocational Education Development Department at the Ministry of Education and Science of Georgia. International organizations, which operate in the vocational education field in Georgia, participated in the meeting. The Representative Office of EU to Georgia (MCA), German Society for International Cooperation (GIZ), Unites Nations... Read More

For All applicants who wish to get vocational education, today (October 29) examination is being held at all exam centers throughout Georgia, where participation is obligatory, because state funding can only be obtained by a citizen of Georgia and a person with humanitarian refugee status who will pass minimum competence level determined for a vocational test.

The awarding of honorable pupils of Kvemo Kartli was held by the Ministry of Education and Science of Georgia and LEPL “Educational and Scientific Infrastructure Development Agency” in Rustavi 21 public school. Mamia Moralishvili, Deputy Director of Educational and Scientific Infrastructure Development Agency together with representatives of Kvemo Kartli Educational Resource Centers... Read More

For all those who wish to receive vocational education, today (October 28) trial testing is being held at all examination centers throughout Georgia. The trial testing allows applicants to pass it without any assessment and test their own forces which will make the testing process easier for them. Tomorrow, on October 29, the examination will be carried out, and the registered persons shall... Read More

With the initiative of Prime Minister of Georgia Giorgi Kvirikashvili, the new state program will be launched in order to protect and develop Abkhazian language. The relevant Memorandum was signed on October 27, between the two governmental bodies on the day of Abkhazian language.

The 44th International Competition of vocational skills held in Abu Dhabi (Worldskills) ended with the award of winners – one of seven Georgian participants, Zurab Shavishvili, student of Kobuleti vocational college “Akhali Talga”, was given the best representative awards of the restaurant service competition.

The Eastern Partnership Regional Conference organized by the EU Representatives and European Training Foundation is being held, which was opened by the Vice Prime Minister, Minister of Education and Science of Georgia Aleksandre Jejelava.

The Ministry of Education and Science of Georgia held a meeting with representatives of institutions implementing vocational education programs, directors and quality managers with the support of the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) and the German Society for International Cooperation (GIZ). The aim of the meeting was to get acquainted with the experience of the experience and... Read More

The Ministry of Education and Science of Georgia, Ministry of Economy and Sustainable Development and the German Society for International Cooperation (GIZ) organized a conference "Dual Vocational Education in Georgia - Perspectives with Private Companies".

The Cycle of shows prepared at the base of Tbilisi State University Multimedia Center - "Uni-Version" goes through independent TV channels operating in the regions of Georgia and promotes the popularization of TSU.

At WorldSkills 44th International Competition in Abu-Dhabi, the Worldskills Georgia team competed in 7 professions - Cookery, Confectionery, Restaurant Service, Hairdressing , Graphic Design, Information Networking and Webdesign for several days with successful competitors such as - the United States of America, Great Britain, France, Germany, Spain, Switzerland, Japan, China and others. The... Read More

The process of submitting the unified strategy and action plan in the new format of education and science has moved to the stage of public discussion. A public discussion of the general education strategy of the Strategy was held at the Ministry of Education and Science of Georgia.

Quality management mechanisms in public schools are improved and for this purpose, the monitoring module of the School Management Information System (eschool.emis.ge) has been added. In this module, different structural units of the Ministry of Education and Science will have the vision and editing regime.

Presentation of the preschool education direction was held within the framework of the Unified Strategy of Education and Science in 2017-2022. The presentation was attended by the Deputy Minister of Education and Science of Georgia Lia Gigauri, Director of the Tbilisi Kindergarten Association Mr. Temur Tordinava, the directors of the kindergartens and representatives of various governmental and... Read More

WorldSkills 44th International competition has been solemnly opened in Abu-Dhabi.The opening ceremony was attended by Georgian delegation which was composed of graduates of vocational colleges, teachers and consultants along with the representatives from around 80 countries. The Georgian delegation was led by the First Deputy Minister Ketevan Natriashvili and Director of National Centre for... Read More

Those interested in receiving vocational education are being able to register for the desirable educational programs till October 15 and acquire more than 100 full state-funded programs in the different directions, inter alia, innovative and modern programs in marine, engineering, tourism, information technologies, aviation and agriculture which are highly demanded by employers, are funded by... Read More

Open doors day was provided for those who are interested in receiving vocation education in the Public College “Mermisi”. At the event, the stakeholders were being able to receive comprehensive information regarding programs, registration, vocational tests, funded programs and other interesting details.

On the sideline of the work-based education, five graduates with special educational needs of Batumi Vocational College “BlackSea” were employed at Hotel “Hilton Batumi”. The employed graduates represent different educational directions of the college: Jaghatashvili Palina–graduate of the cook specialty 2016; Mikeladze Ednari– vocational student of hotel... Read More

Ministry of Education and Science of Georgia with the aim of increasing student motivation together with Educational and Scientific Infrastructure Development Agency is implementing the project “My First Computer”. Today within the scope of the project, students of Tbilisi public schools were awarded portable computers who successfully completed the basic stage.

The graduates of Georgian Vocational College will leave for the world renowned international competition WolrdSkills. The competition will take place in Abu-Dhabi from October 14 to October 19. Our students will compete the representatives of 77 countries in 7 professions – culinary and confectionary, restaurant services, hairdressing, graphic design, information network wiring and web... Read More

The presentation of a new project “Development of Work-related Skills” has been offered for schoolchildren, their parents and school administration in Vocational School Ikarosi. The school teachers made presentations with respect of already implemented 5 projects.

The staffing of Board of Public and Private School Directors with new members takes place once in every three month. Directors elect new members themselves. The first session of the renewed board led by Lia Gigauri, Deputy Minister of Education and Science of Georgia was held in the new academic. At the beginning of the session, Lia Gigauri addressed all important innovations and introduced the... Read More

Ministry of Education and Science of Georgia in cooperation with Educational and Scientific Infrastructure Development Agency is implementing the project “My First Computer” in order to increase the motivation in students. Today students of Tbilisi public schools were awarded portable computers under the project who successfully completed the basic stage. At the first stage, the... Read More

On October 11-12, the 5th international conference on adult education is being held by DVV International which is participated by 120 adult education experts and political decision makers from 30 countries around the world, including Georgia.

and employment was held at “Gldani Professional Development Center” which was attended by the First Deputy Minister of Education and Science of Georgia Ketevan Natriashvili and representatives of Ministry of Sports and Youth Affairs of Georgia, Tegeta Motors and Real Estate Company M2.

The International Festival of Science and Innovation in 2017 ended with a grandiose event on October 10 - the best scientists of the year were awarded within the announced contest. Also, the winners in the photo contest and student competition in journalism were also revealed.

The public college has presented the report of the project "Introduction of Methodology for Recognition of Non-formal Education". The goal of the project is to support the introduction of informal vocational education in private and state professional / public colleges.

The Technical Training Center established on the base of the Georgian Technical University will receive first students on new vocational programs by state funding 100%. Students will master the professions relevant to modern labor requirements in direction of labor market in the direction of mechanical engineer technician, high voltage electrician, mechatronic technician and industrial automation... Read More

From October 14 to October 19, the 44th International Competition of Worldskills will be held in Abu Dhabi, where Georgia is participating for the third time and will represent its representatives in seven professions.

The
new branch of "Tegeta Academy" Vocational Training Center was opened,
which aims to popularize professional education in the country, prepare highly
qualified specialists in the field of auto service and their further
employment.
On
the same day, First Deputy Minister of Education and Science of Georgia Ketevan
Natriashvili signed a Memorandum of Cooperation between the Center and... Read More

Within the framework of education reform, modern school infrastructure is one of the priorities of government. Consequently, construction, rehabilitation and equipping of schools throughout Georgia is being implemented continuously. One of the new, modern standards schools was built in Saburtalo district. The new building of the № 61 public school was opened by the Vice Prime of Georgia,... Read More

The winner of Teacher's National Award was of 2017 became a teacher of public school of village Chibati in Lanchkhuti Municipality Vladimir Apkhazava. He received 10 000 GEL from General Sponsor - Ina Gudavadze-Patarkatsishvili as a cash prize. At the award ceremony, the remaining 4 participants, who passed to the final stage were awarded.

Within the framework of the Georgian-Estonian cooperation, the 4th Final Conference on project “The advanced Estonian practice in Georgia aimed at enhancing the competitiveness of industrial vocational education in Georgia” was held, where the project results and future cooperation plans were discussed.

With the support of the Ministry of Education and Science of Georgia, “Georgian National Sports Federation”, “Georgian Physical Education and Sport Development Union” and “Sports Club Morkinali 2011”, “Sports Week-2017” was held between teachers from October 1 to October 5 in order to celebrate the Teacher’s Day.

A
celebratory reception was held in the Parliament of Georgia in connection with
the International Day of Teachers. The Vice Prime Minister of Georgia, Minister
of Education and Science of Georgia Aleksandre Jejelava, and Chairman of the
Education, Science and Culture Committee of the Parliament of Georgia Mariam
Jashi, congratulated teachers the professional holiday.

The winners of the National Training Olympiads and Informatics Tournament were awarded. The students were awarded by Deputy Minister of Education and Science of Georgia Lia Gigauri, MPs: Mariam Jashi, Genadi Margvelashvili and Levan Gogichaishvili.

Vice Prime Minister, Minister of Education and Science of Georgia Aleksandre Jejelava visited the public school of Kavtiskhevi village in Kaspi municipality, which was fully rehabilitated with the financial support of the US government.

The host country of the most important event of the year in educational sphere is Georgia - 43th International Conference of “International Association of Educational Assessments” opened in Batumi and is attended by more than 250 foreign delegates. Representatives of the education system and international organizations and experts working on education issues are involved in the work... Read More

Within the framework of teacher week, the literary contest “The best story about the teacher” was held, the winners were given the monetary award and portable computers by the Deputy Minister of Education and Science of Georgia Lia Gigiauri, Director of Teacher Professional Development Center Giorgi Machabeli and representatives of “Liberty Bank”.

SMART AtmoSim laboratory of International Standards for Atmospheric Studies was opened at Ivane Javakhishvili Tbilisi State University, which specializes in atmospheric researches and produces a chemical analysis of the atmosphere.

Within the framework of the “Science and Innovation Festival” the Ministry of Education and Science and Sokhumi State University organized the scientific conference “Inclusive Education in Higher Education System”. The aim of the conference is to facilitate the implementation, teaching and research issues of inclusive education in higher education institutions of Georgia,... Read More

In cooperation between the Ministry of Education and Science of Georgia and the Chamber of Commerce and Industry, trainings of trainers in entrepreneurship in the National Center for Teacher Professional Development have been completed.

The winners of the Joint project of the Ministry of Education and Science of Georgia and Ministry of Internal Affairs - “Learn History - Become a Researcher” were awarded. The goal of the project was to take interest of young people except professional researchers with the materials of the latest history of Georgia that are protected in the MIA archive and already available to the... Read More

An open lesson was held in the new Alexandre Tsintsadze Tbilisi Public School # 150 - “Me and Society”. As it is known, this will be implemented in the III-IV grades according to the National Curriculum of 2018-2024, from 2018-2019 academic years.

Within the framework of the forum, the representatives of the construction sector got acquainted with topical, qualification programs based on international standards and discussed new possibilities. The attention was paid on topics such as: construction safety, energy efficiency, modern architecture and design.

International Education Conference "Internationalization of Higher Education and International Rating Systems" is being held in order to maximally engage foreign citizens in Georgian educational space.

The VIII International Scientific Conference on topic “Language Situation in the Caucasus” is held on September 27-29, at St. Andrew the First Called Georgian University of the Patriarchate of Georgia, organized by the Ministry of Education and Science of Georgia within the framework of “Festival of Science and Innovation 2017”. The program of the conference is diverse.

Within the framework of "International Festival of Science and Innovation" the exhibition "Not Lost" was opened at the National Scientific Library of the Ministry of Education and Science of Georgia. The event is dedicated to 25th anniversary of Georgia-Germany diplomatic relations.

By organization of the Ministry of Education and Science of Georgia, the National Center for Educational Quality Enhancement and Millennium Challenge Account the conference “Renewed Standards for Accreditation and Higher Education Internationalization” was held.

The International Festival of Science and Innovation has been opened in Rike Park today. The festival will last from September 24 to October 8 and will offer up to 150 events for all viewers - lectures, seminars, conferences and scientific picnics throughout Georgia.

On September 22, the Deputy Minister of Education, Teimuraz Murgulia, and Ambassador of America to Georgia His Majesty Ian Kelly and the Head of Georgian Representative Office of the Millennium Challenge Corporation, Jener Edelman, opened the ceremony.

By organization of the Ministry of Education and Science of Georgia and with support of EU Project “Technical Assistance to VET and Employment Reforms” an information seminar of social partners was held. The aim of the meeting was to strengthen possibilities of social partners in the process of elaboration and implementation of vocational education policy.

Training of trainers in the National Center for Teacher Professional Development is being held in cooperation with Georgian Chamber of Commerce and Industry. The training of trainers is held by foreign experts from Germany. Training materials have been developed by the Chamber of Commerce of Bavaria and successfully implemented in different countries.

At the Ivane Javakhishvili Tbilisi State University, the annual International Conference “Humboldt-Kolleg” of Alexander von Humboldt Foundation was opened, which will gather holders of fellowship of the Humboldt Foundation and laureates of the Humboldt Research Prize from 12 countries within three days. Georgia is hosting the conference in connection to the 25th anniversary of... Read More

Within the framework of the Georgian-Estonian project, trainings supporting the implementation of a new National Curriculum were introduced for the staff of 15 pilot schools by Estonian experts. The school principals and deputies, as those who are responsible for study quality management, were informed about changes performed in the new National Curriculum.

Ivane Beritashvili Center of Experimental Biomedicine announces the contest “The World of Science in the Eyes of the Child” within the framework of the International Festival of Science and Innovations in 2017, which will be supported by the Tbilisi State Academy of Arts.

A new academic year started on September 15 in schools of Georgia. Vice Prime Minister of Georgia, Minister of Education and Science Aleksandre Jejelava congratulated pupils, their parents and teachers from Tbilisi Public School №143. On the same day, the Minister visited Tbilisi Public School №32, private “Green School” and Italian School. Aleksandre Jejelava personally... Read More

Millennium Challenge Account - within the framework of the “Vocational Education for Economic Development” project in Georgia is pleased to announce a national award contest for vocational education for the first time in Georgia. The project is financed by the US Millennium Challenge Corporation, within the framework of $ 140 million compact signed between US Millennium Challenge... Read More

The success of our pupils continues at the International Olympiads, this time, a team of pupils up to 15 years has returned from Bulgaria, where they won a brilliant victory in the first European Youth Olympiad in informatics.

Within the process of modernization of vocational education, with support of the Ministry of Education and Science of Georgia and International Organizations, workshop was held Batumi Public College “New Wave” on the topic “Learning by Dual Work-Based Approach”.

The San Diego State University celebrated the beginning of a new academic year. The event was attended by the Vice Prime Minister of Georgia, Minister of Education and Science Aleksandre Jejelava, US Ambassador to Georgia Ian Kelly, Regional Vice President of Millennium Challenge Corporation Fatima Sumar and Magda Magradze, CEO of Millennium Challenge Account. Rector of San Diego State... Read More

On September 9-10, in the third pavilion of the Exhibition Center Expo Georgia, the 8th Forum of Georgian Youth Organizations is being held. About 200 youth organizations take part in the forum this year and its main goal is to develop relations between youth NGOs and ensure participation of NGO sector in decision-making process. The event of Forum opening was attended by the Vice Prime Minister,... Read More

Within the framework of professional development project of teachers and directors of "Millennium Challenge Account-Georgia", School Management and Leadership Conference was held for directors of public schools. The goal of the conference was to share the best practice in direction of school management and professional development.

Another organization - Partnership for Human Rights - will be involved in the process of development of National Curriculum of VII, VIII, IX grades, which will work in the direction of protection of rights of children on Civic Education standard together with experts of the department of National Curriculum.

In connection with the beginning of the new academic year, the Vice Prime Minister, Minister of Education and Science, Aleksandre Jejelava, together with the Ambassador of France to Georgia Pascal Menie, visited the French School of Caucasus. The Minister, congratulated the renewal of study process to leadership, teachers and pupils of the school and then got acquainted with the learning... Read More

We remind you that the contest is announced
in order to select the best applications within the framework of the program -
“Development of Labor Skills at Schools”, initiated by the Ministry of
Education and Science of Georgia.

Within the frameworks of the Georgian-Estonian project, the trainings were held for facilitation of introduction of a new National Curriculum for the staff of 15 pilot schools by the subject experts of the National Curriculum Plans Department and the Estonian experts.

Today a new building of German International School Tbilisi and Kindergarten was opened. The school campus offers the place for 116 pupils of school and 60 children of kindergarten in 2017-2018 academic years.

The Ministry of Education and Science of Georgia prepares the textbook in cooperation with the Ministry of Defense, which will be dedicated for the optional subject of secondary level “Military History and National Defense”.

The working group discussed monitoring evaluation instrument of the program “Second Chance for Education”. International and non-governmental organizations, the representatives of Persons with Disabilities and Child Rights Protection of Public Defender participated in the discussion. The comments and recommendations submitted by the stakeholders in the discussion process will be... Read More

At the working meeting with the State Secretary for Swiss Education, Research and Innovations - Mauro Dell’Ambrogio, the discussions were focused on the perspectives of intensive scientific cooperation associated with agriculture.

The issues of cooperation in the area of vocational education and research were discussed at the working meeting held today with the head of the Federal Department of Economic Affairs, Education and Research, Johann Schneider-Ammann.

Vice Prime Minister of Georgia, Minister of Education and Science - Aleksandre Jejelava visited the summer cinema camp of pupils located in the territory of Kachreti Vocational College together with Minister of Culture and Monument Protection of Georgia - Mikheil Giorgadze and attended the closing ceremony of the 8th stream.

For the first time in the history of the Georgian education, the National Center for Educational Quality Enhancement starts accreditation of higher education programs with participation of the international experts.

For the support of enhancement of competence of vocational college staff, the Consultation and Training Center (CTC), with the support of the Ministry of Education and Science of Georgia, has conducted a training course.

The Ministry of Education and Science of Georgia launched a large-scale campaign to promote healthy lifestyle in public schools. Within the frameworks of the campaign, a healthy life festival was held at the summer camp of pupils at Baxwood International School.

Students involved in the vocational education system and the interested people will be able to get full general education. After completion of the vocational level, they will be able to continue their studies at the highest level, in case of desire.

One of the summer camps of pupils is functioning at the Cadets Lyceum base in Kutaisi. This camp is especially interesting for the pupils interested in robotics, as the program carried out in the camp involves construction of robots and electric models, management of drones…

Memorandums of Cooperation were signed between Ivane Javakhishvili Tbilisi State University, Akaki Tsereteli Kutaisi State University, Gori State Teaching University, Caucasus University, New Vision University and National Center for Educational Quality Enhancement.

The training cycle on the issue of improvement of school management, implemented by the National Center for Teacher Professional Development within the frameworks of teachers’ and school directors’ professional development project of “Millennium Challenge Account – Georgia”, continues for directors and facilitators.

The Prime Minister of Georgia Giorgi Kvirikashvili, together with Vice Prime Minister, Minister of Education and Science Minister Aleksandre Jejelava met the winners of International Olympiad their parents, coaches, teachers and congratulated them the achieved results.

The Vice Prime Minister of Georgia, Minister of Education and Science of Georgia Aleksandre Jejelava introduced the news to journalists, which has already been carried out in the system and will soon be implemented.